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Athletics Coaching, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CN_ATHC

Control Number: 39968

Not Financial Aid Eligible


Graduates of this certificate will be able to actively serve as an assistant or head coach through the application of what is learned in exercise and athletic psychology, coaching theory, and the coaching practicum where theory-based methods are observed and practiced in supervised observations. 

Program Outcomes

  1. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate how to safely train and prepare athletes and teams for practices and competitions. 
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate and teach the skills and techniques to a variety of skill levels associated with the sport in their area of specialization
  3. Students will be familiar with techniques for motivating athletes and team performance.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
KIN A203First Aid and CPR2
KIN A204Techniques and Theory of Coaching Athletes3
KIN A273Sports Medicine3
KIN A289Sport and Exercise Psychology3
KIN A205Coaching Internship2-4
Restricted Electives: Select 3 units3
Fitness and Health
Sports Management
Strength Conditioning/Theory
Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance
Stress Management Theory and Application
Total Units16-18

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
KIN A203 First Aid and CPR 2
KIN A204 Techniques and Theory of Coaching Athletes 3
KIN A273 Sports Medicine 3
KIN A289 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
 Units11
Semester 2
KIN A205 Coaching Internship 2-4
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE 3
Fitness and Health  
Sports Management  
Strength Conditioning/Theory  
Introduction to Exercise Physiology  
Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance  
Stress Management Theory and Application  
 Units5-7
 Total Units16-18